Blck Cocoa Bakes

11/08/2022

Cakes can’t always be perfect looking. But they must always be delicious 😋

10/20/2022

Don’t mind me, just posting an old cake photo 😉

05/03/2022

Why is this business called Blck Cocoa Bakes?

Blck Cocoa Bakes came to be after my boss gave me a bag of black cocoa powder. I had no idea or interest in using it at the time it was given to me, so I kept it thinking I would use it at some point in the future.

After about eight months when I started experimenting with cakes and eventually, I started making them for people. I got started not knowing what to name this endeavor. Then I realized that the first cake I was pleased with was made was a gluten-free chocolate cake made with the black cocoa powder I'd saved. The cake just didn't have the same texture without it, and I loved the taste.

So, I ran with it, "Blck Cocoa Bakes". Don't ask me why I threw away the "a" in black.... 🤣 Anyway, I wasn't very fond of the name as it didn't seem all that great, but I stuck with it because of its significance in my early stages of baking. I had plans to change it when I thought of something better but clearly, that hasn't happened. It's funny how things work out!

-Bre

04/29/2022

There shall be cake....soon 😉

11/27/2021

Friends I’m here bearing sad news that Blck Cocoa Bakes will be closed.

To be quite frank, most businesses are likely to fail in the first 18 months. 2+ years in, BCB is failing. BCB is “failing” because the battle is one person (sometimes two when available) verses running every aspect of the business has driven me to exhaustion. I can’t output what’s necessary to keep this going. Because I can’t keep up, BCB is cash poor, a reality a lot of businesses have to face.

I am the baker, dishwasher, delivery driver, tech support, photographer, marketing associate, customer service, web/graphic designer, inventory manager, accountant. I’m sure most small business owners have a similar list of duties that come with the territory!

I started Blck Cocoa Bakes because I believed Metro Detroit wanted amazing, high quality vegan goodies with great ingredients with $500. I bet on myself that this could work.

Closing is honestly so hard because I have associated BCB with who I am as person because I LOVE this and I love serving you. It kinda feels like failing…But it’s time to take time. That’s not failing at all (still trying to convince myself of this 😅).

BCB could not have gotten this far with out you all. I hold a deep sense of gratitude and appreciation for all of the support.

You may see stuff here and there (cake auction or two, merch, who knows!) I always have something up my sleeve 😉 Nonetheless cake orders will not be available.

Thank you all for supporting thus far. We will make this work! I am so optimistic for the future ❤️

-Bre

11/23/2021

Pick up time! Pick up your holiday preorders now.

11/21/2021

See you this week 😉

10/09/2021

Pretty bummed out about this but we can’t make this event happen. Sincere apologies for the let down and appreciate you for your excitement! There will be probably one or two more pop ups or sales this year though. Stay tuned!

10/06/2021

SAVE THE DATE!

Our next pop-up will be a special 3-day event at the Rust Belt Market October 22-24th…..

Our own little shop for 3 days feels pretty crazy and the date is approaching fast 😳

So nervous and excited for this 😅 If you’re out and about stop by and say hi 👋🏽

09/25/2021

Cake order close in one day! Head to www.blckcocoabakes.com to order yours.

Vegan pastries and desserts available in metro Detroit

09/23/2021

RECAP⠀
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Here a few photos we captured during the Detroit Foodie Fair. ⠀
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WE LOVE OUR CUSTOMERS! Some of you we can call you by name because we don’t forgot the people who make this ship run! Thank you! We loved chatted with you about things you’ve had from BCB. It’s truly an honor to serve and delight you all! ⠀
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It was a beautiful Sunday. Those who are familiar with Michigan know that the weather can be really 🥴🥴 it’s 54 degrees outside now smh. We can experience all four seasons within a week, we’ve gotten 2 so far. But on this day, I must say it was truly a great day to be out! I hope lots of people were able to enjoy the weather ☀️ ⠀
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We won 3rd place at the fair🥉Which was a shocker honestly. We came into the day with no inkling that we’d have a chance at winning something. Thank you to everyone who voted. This could not have been possible without you coming up and sampling or being a lover of our desserts ❤️ ⠀
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Cheers 🎊🎉

09/22/2021

Books are open on a very limited basis! Head to www.blckcocoabakes.com to fill out the order form.

You have options such as mini 2-tier cakes to a single 6" inch cake! We have flavors such as vanilla, carrot cake and gluten free chocolate cake!

The world is your oyster. 😍